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005 Avoid direct exposure to sunlight
The light from the sun contains harmful radiation including ultraviolet rays
Skin cancer
Sun exposure is a major factor for skin cancer, especially the most deadly type called melanoma. Modern diagnostic methods are available to diagnose skin cancer in addition to standard initial examination using the "ABCDE" technique
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Table 5a. Subtypes of ultraviolet light from the sun. | ||
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UV subtypes |
Wavelength |
Bad effects |
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A |
400-315 |
Damage collagen; Destroy vit. A Accelerates skin aging |
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B |
315-280 |
DNA damage, sunburn, skin cancer Cataracts Pterygium & pinguecula formation. Destroy vit A |
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C |
280-100 |
DNA damage, germicidal |
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Table 5b. "ABCDE" method for identifying suspicious skin lesions to be melanoma. | |
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A: |
Asymmetrical skin lesion |
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B: |
Border of the lesion is irregular |
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C: |
Color variation: melanomas usually have multiple colors |
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D: |
Diameter: > 6 mm |
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E: |
Elevation: enlarging or evolving |
Vitamin D from sun exposure
Exposure to the sun stimulates vitamin D production. But you might just need 5-10 minutes exposing your legs and arms to the sun to get enough vitamin D for a day. However because of the harmful effects of the sun, taking food that contains vitamin D is therefore better recommended
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Table 5c. "HARMM" criteria for high risk population | |
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H: |
History of previous melanoma |
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A: |
Age over 50 |
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R: |
Regular dermatologist not available |
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M: |
Mole changing |
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M: |
Male gender |
When you go out during sunny days, use a visor and an umbrella
Avoid exposure to sunlight, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the UV intensity is usually high. However if you need to go out in day light, you can protect yourself from the sun's deadly rays. Wearing clothing that covers the whole body or use of an umbrella and a visor that filters UV are best means of protection. Also wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 [WHYLLness 067].
People who are taking some types of medication including tetracyclines, doxycyclines and some fertility drugs are more susceptible to the harmful effects of the sun.
Lack of sunlight and depression
A prolonged lack of sunlight may cloud memory and affect cognitive functions in some people with history of depression.
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